Superior vena cava anatomy

Case contributed by Omar Bashir
Diagnosis not applicable
ct

Images illustrating normal venous anatomy of the thorax

Abbreviations:

  • SVC: superior vena cava
  • BCV: brachiocephalic vein
  • RA: right atrium
  • LV: left ventricle

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